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18 March 1792
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
to Thomas Randall [incomplete]
Declares that Randall's notes will become due on 25 March. Asks about possible arrangements for making a payment on the notes.
GLC02437.05362
25 April 1792
to Thomas Randall
Received his last letter, which included several bank notes. Discusses the bank notes as well as his financial plans with Randall. Considers their business arrangements with a Mr. McConnell. See GLC02437.05425 for Randall's letter, to which Knox...
GLC02437.05430
30 April 1792
Writes that he received the bank notes that Randall sent, and lists their amounts. Discusses several business transactions.
GLC02437.05437
3 May 1792
Writes to informed Randall that he has accepted his draft for 5000 dollars, and that he hopes Randall receives more money tomorrow.
GLC02437.05444
3 September 1792
to William Rawle
Addresses unresolved questions regarding a land claim. Mentions correspondence with Nicholas Eveleigh.
GLC02437.05597
25 October 1792
Instructs Randall not to execute any of the bonds Knox previously mentioned without further instructions from Knox, and to keep this request secret. Asks Randall to deliver an enclosure (not included) to William Duer with his own hands.
GLC02437.05668
1 November 1792
Leval, Rosalie Josephe Bacler de, ?-1811
to Henry Knox
Discusses the status of Frenchman's Bay settlement in Maine, stating that the settlers have demanded titles to the lands. Complains that Henry Jackson has refused to grant the titles until a survey of the land is conducted. Signed Bacler de Leval...
GLC02437.05683
19 November 1792
to Madame de Leval and Jean-Baptiste de la Roche
Informs de Leval and de la Roche that a new company will probably be formed to deal with their business.
GLC02437.05706
6 December 1793
Rivington, James, 1724-1802
Asks for a copy of the account they had between them when Knox was still in the book business. Believes Knox can help him get £247.10.0 for 275 pounds of Hyson Tea that was delivered in 1774. Notes he was in London at the time and has since lost...
GLC02437.05987
10 December 1793
to James Rivington
Reports that to the best of his memory the teas he inquires about was delivered to Captain Bath. Believes he can provide give him full evidence of this when he looks at his papers in Boston. See GLC02437.05897 for Rivington's request.
GLC02437.05991
4 March 1794
to Edmund Randolph
Later copy of GLC02437.06056.
GLC02437.06055
25 July 1794
Reichel, Charles G., 1751-1825
to unknown
Discusses a pupil's (Henry Jackson Knox, Henry Knox's son) academic failings. Writes, "I have great reason to fear, that the expectations, which his family and numerous friends have of him, will not be fulfilled; and that he will not give much...
GLC02437.06152
16 August 1794
to Stephen Rochefontaine
Requests fortifications be made in several places with the "utmost vigor." Notes the agents located in those places need to make arrangements for possessing the necessary grounds. Also mentions needing surveys on each fortification.
GLC02437.06174
17 August 1794
Rochefontaine, Stephen, 1755-1814
Discusses the progress made on fortifying various ports. Says two of the ports on Castle Island, Massachusetts have been fortified but the other has not. Also mentions difficulties with the shore being bold on one side and shallow on the other...
GLC02437.06177
Notifies Rochefontaine to suspend the proposed works at Governor's Island, New York.
GLC02437.06178
18 August 1794
A memorandum to Knox which lists equipment and workforce needed to conduct surveys in every seaport town in Massachusetts. Notes he will need chains, compasses, and additional men to assist each of the assistant engineers, along with more...
GLC02437.06179
7 January 1795
Discusses a business transaction involving himself, Thomas Randall, Mr. [William] Crammond, and Captain [Joseph?] Anthony. Expresses worry about repaying a debt for $12,000.
GLC02437.06295
10 January 1795
Informs Randall he needs to speak with Mr. [William] Crammond regarding the debt he owes. Discusses possible discounts and terms of payment on the debt.
GLC02437.06299
13 January 1795
Discusses a debt that involves Randall and Mr. [William] Crammond. Appears to describe the payment arrangement agreed upon by himself and Crammond and asks if is suits Randall.
GLC02437.06302
14 January 1795
Discusses a business transaction (likely a debt) involving himself, Thomas Randall, and Mr. [William] Crammond. Notes he is in the process of securing the payment on the demand. Appears to discuss possible discounts and notes his house was used as...
GLC02437.06304
17 January 1794
Discusses a business transaction involving himself, [Thomas] Randall, and Mr. [William] Crammond. Informs Randall he has made an arrangement satisfactory to [William] Crammond. Goes on to describe the payment arrangement that was agreed upon between...
GLC02437.06311
21 January 1795
to Edward Randolph
Appears to recommend a gentleman named John Higginson for a position. Discusses Higginson's background and notes Higginson has resided in Paris for the last five years. The addressee name was added later in pen. Date was taken from the docket which...
GLC02437.06315
22 January 1795
Discusses a business transaction involving himself, Thomas Randall, [Joseph] Anthony, and Mr. [William] Crammond. Informs Randall he met with Crammond to arrange payment for $12,000 with the condition of Crammond releasing Knox's and Anthony's names...
GLC02437.06319
29 January 1795
Discusses a business transaction involving himself, Thomas Randall, [Joseph] Anthony, George Bell, and Mr. [William] Crammond. Includes further correspondence concerning the debt owed by Knox to Randall, and Randall's debt to Mr. Crammond and his...
GLC02437.06330
31 January 1795
Replies to Randall's letter of 29 January 1795 (see GLC02437.06331). Discusses business related to Thomas Randall's debt problems. Letterpress copy. Water damaged.
GLC02437.06334
3 February 1795
States that Mr. Cramond is anxious to know if Randall gave Cramond's agent the teas he promised as a security. Heavily water stained. Letterpress copy.
GLC02437.06338
4 February 1795
to Edward H. Robbins
Asks for an examination by an impartial tribunal in order to correct a "blunder of the surveyors," referring to issues involved with the Waldo patent. Letterpress copy.
GLC02437.06342
14 March 1795
Randall, Thomas, ?-1811
Asks Knox for the balance due on a bond and for some satin he sent to Mrs. [Lucy] Knox, as he is need of money at the moment. Notes the total amount due to him is $551. Says he would not be asking for the money if his situation was not so...
GLC02437.06371
26 March 1795
Discusses financial matters and mentions a bond.
GLC02437.06378
31 March 1795
Discusses financial matters relating to bank shares and the interest made from them.
GLC02437.06379
18 April 1795
Ricketts, James, fl. 1795-1796
Asks Knox to welcome a young French gentleman, wishing to travel to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Noted as written in Elizabethtown, which is now Elizabeth, New Jersey.
GLC02437.06396
6 May 1795
Expresses disappointment at not being able to see Knox and asks for a visit. Noted as written in Elizabethtown, which is now Elizabeth, New Jersey.
GLC02437.06410
1 August 1795
Rogers, Robert, 1731-1795
Forwards Knox several names of the "Officers elected (for the current year) for this State Society of Cincinnati" and also a list of members who have yet to submit their deposit.
GLC02437.06481
14 May 1796
Ruddock, John, fl. 1779-1796
Commissary who served under Knox at West Point writes asking for money as he is stricken with a lame leg and dysentery and must provide for his family.
GLC02437.06739
18 March 1798
Ripley, John P., fl. 1798
Asks for Knox's help in re-obtaining his position as a lieutenant in the corps of "Artillerists and Engineers." Apparently he had received his appointment while he was abroad and hurried back to America as soon as he could, only to find that the...
GLC02437.07107
20 August 1798
Rice, N., fl. 1798
Discusses his thoughts on entering public service.
GLC02437.07165
3 May 1799
Reed, Frederick, fl. 1799
Reed, seemingly a squatter on Knox's land, writes to Knox that he is "still alive and still in possession of the land at owls head." Reed is willing to pay Knox $2/acre except for land Reed claims "pedody payed for...years ago." He goes on to...
GLC02437.07263
12 January 1800
to Joshua Head
Knox discusses his business dealings concerning John Amory and what they have agreed to do. Head will have to adjust some business in order to help facilitate this deal.
GLC02437.07355
19 January 1800
Knox goes over with Head the issue of the notes and mortgage that are in dispute between the two of them. Knox requests a visit from Read the following Wednesday. Mentions that John Amory is Read's counsel and William Sullivan is Knox's on this...
GLC02437.07357
22 March 1800
to John Richards
Knox congratulates John Richards on his recent marriage.
GLC02437.07383
31 March 1800
Richards, John, 1753-1822
John Richards thanks Knox for his warm wishes for a happy and long marriage. Richards would like to visit Knox, but comments on the treacherous road conditions that make travel from his home to Knox's very difficult. Mentions David Cobb sends his...
GLC02437.07388
5 December 1801
Ritz, Augustus, fl. 1801
Informs Knox he translated an "old german Document" into English for him. Notes he observed that Brigadier General [Samuel] Waldo had the "utmost Admiration" for the Germans. Written from "Waldoborough" [Waldoboro], Maine.
GLC02437.07690
15 May 1802
to Joseph Roberts
Letter is not signed but appears to be in Knox's handwriting. Knox writes a threatening letter to Roberts regarding Knox's lands. Informs Roberts it has been brought to Knox's attention that Roberts has taken possession of land different than...
GLC02437.07732
31 December 1802
Reed, Josiah, fl. 1798-1805
Informs Knox he received his letter, a deed, and the weights and measures Knox sent him. Notes he will immediately inform the "Town."
GLC02437.07778
20 July 1803
to Jonathan D. Robins
Writes that lime is being shipped to Robins aboard Captain [Edward] Kelleran's ship, and he hopes that Robins will be able to sell it. Discusses sales possibilities in Boston. Mentions business arrangements with several other individuals, such as...
GLC02437.07812
25 August 1803
Robins, Jonathan D., fl. 1803
Discusses issues of credit and finance relating to Knox, John Haskins, and General [Benjamin] Lincoln. Also reports that the lime Knox shipped him has arrived, and he believes he will have no trouble selling it.
GLC02437.07815
9 September 1803
Writes that Captain [Edward] Kelleran arrived today on board his ship, without having sold any of Knox's lime en route from Thomaston. However, Robins has arranged a deal with a Mr. Cotting for him to buy a large amount of the lime, and he relates...
GLC02437.07819
20 October 1803
Mentions that he received Knox's last several letters, and updates him on financial arrangements, such as with Joseph Peirce. Discusses other business transactions and shipments via Captain [Edward] Kelleran.
GLC02437.07833
29 October 1803
Has received Robins's note via Captain [Edward] Kelleran, and thanks him for his punctual payment. Reports that Captain Kelleran is departing with a full cargo of casks of lime. Does not believe he will be able to stop at Portsmouth to sell some of...
GLC02437.07835
27 December 1805
to Bradshaw Hall
Unsigned, but handwriting suggests the author is Henry Knox. No addressee is listed, but likely is Bradshaw Hall, register of deeds for Castine, Maine (see GLC02437.07992 for Hall's response to this letter). Encloses deeds and powers of attorney...
GLC02437.07991
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